About John
John is a partner at Felesky Flynn in Calgary, Alberta. He focuses on corporate and international tax planning and frequently assists clients in dispute matters. John holds dual qualifications as a lawyer and CPA in Alberta and previously served as a tax practitioner in Australia for many years. He graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne with a double degree in Law and Commerce and currently teaches tax law at the University of Calgary. Before joining Felesky Flynn, John practiced international tax at a Big Four accounting firm. John is also recognized as a leading Tax lawyer in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ guide.CredentialsCalled to the Alberta Bar, 2019Called to the Victorian Bar (Australia), 2012In-Depth Tax Course (Levels I, II & III), CPA Canada, 2018National Committee of Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, 2018CPA of Alberta, member since 2015CPA of Australia & New Zealand (currently inactive)Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, 2008 (Honours)Memberships & AffiliationsSessional Lecturer “Tax Law for Business Lawyers”, University of Calgary, Faculty of LawMember, Law Society of AlbertaMember, Canadian Bar AssociationMember, Canadian Tax FoundationMember, Canadian Petroleum Tax SocietyMember, Executive Committee, Taxation Section, Alberta Branch, Canadian Bar AssociationSessional Instructor and Guest Lecturer, University of Calgary, Faculty of LawMember, International Fiscal Association (Canada)Member of the YIN executive committee, International Fiscal Association (Canada)
John is a partner at Felesky Flynn in Calgary, Alberta. He focuses on corporate and international tax planning and frequently assists clients in dispute matters. John holds dual qualifications as a lawyer and CPA in Alberta and previously served as a tax practitioner in Australia for many years. He graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne with a double degree in Law and Commerce and currently teaches tax law at the University of Calgary. Before joining Felesky Flynn, John practiced international tax at a Big Four accounting firm. John is also recognized as a leading Tax lawyer in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ guide.